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How native speakers help international students studying in the UK
We asked Negar Nemati, who lived in Iran before coming to England, how her fluency in Farsi helps make life easier for families employing Oxford Guardians. Negar has just finished her PhD in Forensic Psychology, and is now in her fourth year of working with Oxford Guardians as an education guardian.
Support for Russian speaking students studying in the UK
Liliya understands the excitement of international students coming to schools in England, and the practical challenges that they face. Born in Russia, she has long experience of working with students, having taught English in Russian schools, then Russian in English schools.
Host families for international students in the UK
At Oxford Guardians, our local Education Guardians provide a vital link between students, the school or college, and parents. We also arrange Homestays, giving students without local relatives a welcoming family and home environment when they are not at school.
Key questions to ask when choosing an educational guardian
As a parent sending your child to be educated in the UK, you will give lots of thought to choosing the right school. You’ll look at statistics and accreditation to check that the school performs at the right level, then refine your choice based on other aspects such as their pastoral care and cultural values.
Embracing cultural exchange as a long stay host family
Opening your home to an international student studying in the UK can be a rewarding experience for your whole family. If you have a suitable spare bedroom and are happy to welcome one of our carefully-selected foreign students into your family, you open the doors to a cultural exchange that can bring joy and insight to everyone involved, as well as financial rewards.
Educational Guardianship based on caring support
Oxford Guardians guardianship packages offer more frequent individual visits to their students than many other providers, because this helps to build a better relationship and reaps benefits for the student, their parents and the school.
